Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Joseph Lee McCrackin, Jr.
Gender : Male
Age : 26
Race : White
Date : 01/09/2024
Location : Jefferson and Main Streets
City : Jonesboro
County : Craighead
State : Arkansas
Agency : Jonesboro Police Department
Officer(s) :Zachary Hobbs
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers responded to a call about a disturbance between a father and son. The son, identified as Joseph McCrackin, was reportedly armed with a knife and threatening others. Officer Hobbs confronted McCrackin, and a physical altercation ensued. McCrackin was shot by Officer Hobbs after the altercation. Emergency services attempted to provide first aid, but McCrackin was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Hobbs sustained face and head injuries but was later released from the hospital. Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident.
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Investigation: The case is under review by the Arkansas State Police and will be presented to the prosecuting attorney to determine if the use of deadly force was justified.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kait8.com/video/2024/01/09/police-1-person-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://neareport.com/2024/01/10/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-jonesboro2/
